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SATURDAY 19, DECEMBER 1998 (THE TRAVEL CHANNEL)
00:00 Snow Safari
(Snow Safari)
Cataract Creek - Kananaskis, Alberta
Presented by Bill Dod
Bill Dod dons his woolly hat and scarf and heads for the snow drifts of the
Canadian countryside. First stop is Cataract Creek, a rugged wilderness situated
in the Great Divide straddling the border between Alberta and British Columbia.
Watch out for Bill's hilarious and occasionally hair-raising attempts at various
snow sports
00:30 Sports Safaris
(Sports Safaris)
Two Coasts Of Mexico
Just off the coast of Akumal in Mexico lies the Belize Reef, the largest in the
western hemisphere and ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. The Pacific coast
is perfect for surfing and inland, deep in the dense jungle, visitors can enjoy
an underwatertour of the 'cenote' cave formations. Back on the shore, a
horseback ride is the best way to enjoy the amazing sunsets in this part of the
world
01:00 Holiday Maker
(Holiday Maker)
Corfu & Las Vegas
When it comes to planning the best holiday ever, there's only one programme with
the advice you need. HOLIDAY MAKER! Packed with advice, practical information
and the kind of hints and tips you won't get anywhere else
01:30 Origins With Burt Wolf
(Origins With Burt Wolf)
The Sweets Of Milan
The Italian city of Milan has been a leading commercial and agricultural centre
for over three thousand years and it's where the sugars of Sicily first met the
spices of Venice. The result - some of the world's most famous sweets and
pastries. Burt Wolf takes a look at the history of how these sweets were
invented and how they can be used to make some elegant desserts
02:00 The Flavours of France
(The Flavours of France)
Burgundy
The Burgundy area was once made up of four regions which were part of Holland,
Belgium, Luxembourg and Northern France. This has led to a colourful heritage
with a variety of influences. Wooden clogs are still made and each year's wine
harvest is celebrated by folk dancing in the streets. Typical recipes include
Frog's Legs, and Pear in Wine and Spices
02:30 Journeys Around the World
(Journeys Around the World)
America's Beautiful Corners, Gumbo Louisiana.
Today, we're in Cajun Country where we meet the 80 year old lady who leads
alligator watching tours out in the bayou; visit Marc Savoy's music shop, where
every weekend the customers meet to 'christen' their instruments during a jam
session, and go to Fred's pub in Mamou where at 7am on Saturday mornings you'll
find the joint still jumping to the sounds of zydeco and cajun music.
French, American, Spanish and African influences all mingle to create a unique
culture, a unique cuisine and a very special part of the US
03:00 Grainger's World
(Grainger's World)
Along The Andes (Part 2)
Presented by Greg Grainger
The second in a two-parter exploring the Andes. Greg Grainger rides the 'Hell'
train across Ecuador, meets the guinea pig eaters of Banos, treks to the famous
Macchu Pichu, learns the secrets of the boat builders of Lake Titicaca and lets
his hair down in the colourful celebrations taking place in Cuzco. Other
highlights include the Carnival de Barranquilla and a visit to the largest
walled city in South America
04:00 Go 2
(Go 2)
Andalucia
Andalucia, the southern most region of Spain almost serves as a gateway to
Europe. Its position has turned it into the stomping ground for hordes of
invaders over the centuries. This has however left it with a rich cultural
legacy and a fascinating history.
Go 2 shows us some of the well-known sites of this part of sunny Spain but also
introduces some more unusual aspects of the region. Seville, Malaga, Jerez de la
Frontera and Arcos de la Frontera are on the itinerary and hghlights include
lessons in flamenco dancing and sherry pouring
04:30 The Wonderful World of Tom
(The Wonderful World of Tom)
London
Presented by Tom Bright
Comedian Tom Bright continues his irreverent look at some of the world's
favourite holiday spots. Today - it's London and as well as having to contend
with a fashion show on Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of
the Guard, Tom also has to deal with a producer who wants a completely different
presentational style so that he can sell the programme abroad!
Tom suffers on, and looks at Saville Row's worst suit and tells us why he likes
the smell of fish. And the 'Lovely' Linda decides to give us an early Christmas
present
05:00 Sports Safaris
(Sports Safaris)
Two Coasts Of Mexico
Just off the coast of Akumal in Mexico lies the Belize Reef, the largest in the
western hemisphere and ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. The Pacific coast
is perfect for surfing and inland, deep in the dense jungle, visitors can enjoy
an underwatertour of the 'cenote' cave formations. Back on the shore, a
horseback ride is the best way to enjoy the amazing sunsets in this part of the
world
05:30 Snow Safari
(Snow Safari)
Cataract Creek - Kananaskis, Alberta
Presented by Bill Dod
Bill Dod dons his woolly hat and scarf and heads for the snow drifts of the
Canadian countryside. First stop is Cataract Creek, a rugged wilderness situated
in the Great Divide straddling the border between Alberta and British Columbia.
Watch out for Bill's hilarious and occasionally hair-raising attempts at various
snow sports
06:00 Origins With Burt Wolf
(Origins With Burt Wolf)
The Sweets Of Milan
The Italian city of Milan has been a leading commercial and agricultural centre
for over three thousand years and it's where the sugars of Sicily first met the
spices of Venice. The result - some of the world's most famous sweets and
pastries. Burt Wolf takes a look at the history of how these sweets were
invented and how they can be used to make some elegant desserts
06:30 On Tour
(On Tour)
New Zealand - South Island
More action and adventure in New Zealand - this time on South Island as On Tour
shows us the thrills and spills of yo-yo jumps off suspension bridges and
floating down underground rivers. New Zealand has become a paradise for active
tourists and Queenstown has become the capital of adventure sports.
As well as the adrenaline buzz, South Island has a wonderful artists' colony in
Nelson and offers fantastic opportunities for whale watching. It also has one of
the most beautiful and entertaining train rides in the world
07:00 Destinations
(Destinations)
Vanuatu
The archipelago of Vanuatu contains 200 islands which extend over 500 miles.
Ninety-three percent of the 180,000 population are Malaysian, speaking a
language known as Beach-la-Mar which unites 105 different dialects. We explore
some of the exotic divingdestinations in Santo and visit the Yasur Volcano on
Tanna Island and the Letas Volcanic Lake on Gaua Island
08:00 Holiday Maker
(Holiday Maker)
Corfu & Las Vegas
When it comes to planning the best holiday ever, there's only one programme with
the advice you need. HOLIDAY MAKER! Packed with advice, practical information
and the kind of hints and tips you won't get anywhere else
08:30 Go 2
(Go 2)
Andalucia
Andalucia, the southern most region of Spain almost serves as a gateway to
Europe. Its position has turned it into the stomping ground for hordes of
invaders over the centuries. This has however left it with a rich cultural
legacy and a fascinating history.
Go 2 shows us some of the well-known sites of this part of sunny Spain but also
introduces some more unusual aspects of the region. Seville, Malaga, Jerez de la
Frontera and Arcos de la Frontera are on the itinerary and hghlights include
lessons in flamenco dancing and sherry pouring
09:00 Grainger's World
(Grainger's World)
Along The Andes (Part 2)
Presented by Greg Grainger
The second in a two-parter exploring the Andes. Greg Grainger rides the 'Hell'
train across Ecuador, meets the guinea pig eaters of Banos, treks to the famous
Macchu Pichu, learns the secrets of the boat builders of Lake Titicaca and lets
his hair down in the colourful celebrations taking place in Cuzco. Other
highlights include the Carnival de Barranquilla and a visit to the largest
walled city in South America
10:00 Journeys Around the World
(Journeys Around the World)
America's Beautiful Corners, Gumbo Louisiana.
Today, we're in Cajun Country where we meet the 80 year old lady who leads
alligator watching tours out in the bayou; visit Marc Savoy's music shop, where
every weekend the customers meet to 'christen' their instruments during a jam
session, and go to Fred's pub in Mamou where at 7am on Saturday mornings you'll
find the joint still jumping to the sounds of zydeco and cajun music.
French, American, Spanish and African influences all mingle to create a unique
culture, a unique cuisine and a very special part of the US
10:30 The Wonderful World of Tom
(The Wonderful World of Tom)
London
Presented by Tom Bright
Comedian Tom Bright continues his irreverent look at some of the world's
favourite holiday spots. Today - it's London and as well as having to contend
with a fashion show on Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of
the Guard, Tom also has to deal with a producer who wants a completely different
presentational style so that he can sell the programme abroad!
Tom suffers on, and looks at Saville Row's worst suit and tells us why he likes
the smell of fish. And the 'Lovely' Linda decides to give us an early Christmas
present
11:00 Dominika's Planet
(Dominika's Planet)
Argentina
Presented by Dominika
Dominika investigates the lifestyle of the Argentinian gauchos and examines some
of the methods used to break in the horses. Tango clubs, tango television and
tango lessons all testify to the ever-popular Argentinian craze for this sexy
dance.
Dominika learns a few steps and visits one of the best tango clubs. She also
investigates the Love Hotels that lie on the outskirts of Buenos Aires and which
can be rented by the hour; looks at the Argentinians' obsession with beauty -
and their dogs, and finds out that beef isn't just beef in Argentina - they
happily eat all parts of the cow!
12:00 Closedown
(Closedown)
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